Additional Resources

There are many statewide and national organizations catered to building support networks for anyone experiencing abuse. If you or someone you know needs financial or legal assistance, seeks specific types of help not offered by HAWC, or simply wants more information, consider the resources below.

HAWC (Healing Abuse Working for Change) If you have experienced domestic abuse and live in Massachusetts’ North Shore, receive comprehensive domestic violence services by calling HAWC’s 24-Hour Hotline at 1-800-547-1649.

The Network/La Red If you are an LGBTQ+ individual experiencing abuse and seek LGBTQ+ specific support, call 617-742-4911.

SAHELI: Friendship for South Asian Women If you are a South Asian immigrant experiencing abuse and would like to speak to an advocate in a specific South Asian language such as Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Gujarati, or Punjabi, call 866-472-4354.

Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence If you are the co-worker or employer of someone experiencing abuse, learn how to handle domestic violence and reduce the costs of partner violence at work by visiting CAEPV.

Deaf Abused Women’s Network If you are a deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind person experiencing abuse, email hotline@deafdawn.org or videophone them at 202-559-5366.

Domestic Violence Initiative If you are a person with a disability experiencing abuse and seeking case management, client advocacy, or community outreach call 303-839-5510 or 877-839-5510.

StrongHearts Native Helpline If you are a Native American experiencing domestic violence, receive free, confidential, culturally-sensitive support by calling 844-762-8483 Monday through Friday from 9am to 5:30pm CST.